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The Thistle House

3.0 star property
Relax among nature while having access to all that Edinburgh has to offer. Enjoy seamless travel arrangements and personal touches from our attentive staff.

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Free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Garden
Exterior
Staircase
Front of property

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Family Room (Grand 4 persons)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Family Room, Ensuite (3 persons)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Single Room

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Single Room, Ensuite

Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

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1 Kilmaurs Terrace, Midlothian, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5BZ

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 3 min drive
  • Royal Mile - 5 min drive
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min drive
  • Princes Street - 7 min drive
  • Arthur's Seat - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 6 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 7 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Old Bell Inn - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Salisbury Arms - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Earl Grange Cafe - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Thistle House

Bed & breakfast near University of Edinburgh
The Thistle House provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage and concierge services
  • Tour/ticket information and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guest rooms at The Thistle House have amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limited on-site parking

Family friendly

  • Free cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: GBP 35 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Thistle House B&B Edinburgh
Thistle House B&B
Thistle House Edinburgh
Thistle House
The Thistle House Edinburgh
The Thistle House Bed & breakfast
The Thistle House Bed & breakfast Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Is The Thistle House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Thistle House?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Thistle House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Thistle House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does The Thistle House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of GBP 35 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Thistle House located?

Located in Prestonfield, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Royal Commonwealth Pool and University of Edinburgh. Royal Mile and Princes Street are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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The Thistle House Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 112 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Comfortable night
£4-6 to get into the centre of town. Very helpful staff and nice and cosy room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Chokri

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

claudinei

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
É triste
Local de difícil acesso, fomos de carro, afastado do centro, o quarto era antigo, o chuveiro era bom, o café bem simples, sem estacionamento, o carro ficou na rua.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Andy, Scotland

Convenient location
Accommodation clean and acceptable although room was small and on 3rd floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Sheila

Poor & overpriced
I wouldn’t call this a hotel, rather a shabby ,run down , grubby, dingy guest house. The curtains were tatty & almost hanging off the track in room 11. Pillows cheap nasty clumps of foam. En suite .... if u could call it that was so small you could hardly turn around in it. My cake mixing bowl is bigger than the sink in there! Absurdly expensive @£80 for single occupancy. No where to eat nearby apart from 1 restaurant offering a £50 taster menu. Shame as it is a beautiful building but needs a comprehensive up grade.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Albergo molto pulito, confortevole
Posizione buona, ottima colazione e personale molto gentile
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

corrine

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Lovely place to stay. Quiet. Great location.
Great. Location good. Helpful host. Breakfast available. All amenities as stated.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

germanbackpack

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
alte Zimmer, schimmliges Bad
der Standort war gut, zwei Minuten zum Bus, von da 5 min. in die Stadt. Die Zimmer waren in einem sehr sehr alten Zustand, es war leicht miefig im Zimmer, die Tapeten gingen ab, und im Bad schimmelte es in einigen Ecken. Für 50€ wäre alles ok gewesen, aber für rund 100€ die Nacht einfach eine Frechheit
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Charlie, London

Well placed, but single room not great
The hotel was in a nice road in quite a smart bit of Edinburgh, with a bus stop just round the corner – so perfect for returning home late at night on my own. The room was clean – small, but I knew it would be. Teas and coffees provided. When I booked it I hadn't realised it said private bathroom rather than ensuite, but I didn't mind this, assuming that meant it was my own bathroom, but outside the room rather than within it. Turns out that 'private bathroom' actually means 'with lock' as it was very much a shared bathroom, on the floor below, although there is a tiny loo on the top floor. The worst thing about the room, however, is the fact that there's no window, just a skylight covered with a sort of lace curtain thing. So there is no view, and no way of seeing what the weather's doing, and it felt very claustrophobic in there. While I would consider booking this hotel again, I wouldn't book that room again, and I would suggest that Expedia should review the mention of 'private bathroom' and change it to 'shared bathroom'.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

andrew

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a dump, the rooms smelt awful in fact as soon as you walk into the building the smell hits you. Room was spacious but windows would not open properly as gunked up with paint and grime Staff were unhelpful I told them I had to see a client first thing in the morning, I was too early for breakfast which is only open for 1 hour and when i went into the breakfast area there was sheets drapped over the tables and chairs vey hygienic, she gave me a Banana and a yogurt I would not of ate anything else from the kitchen as it looked appalling dirty. This is with out doubt the worst hotel I have ever stopped in Parking is on the road
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Très bon accueil et bien situé
Emplacement idéal pour visiter Édimbourg. Calme et proche de la station de bus. Chambre spacieuse pour 3 et très propre. Le petit déjeuner est cependant très moyen.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Karin

Pleasant stay in Edinburgh
A pleasant stay in a quiet area. Had a small room at the top overlooking gardens. Although I did have a car ( street parking) it was handy to get a bus to the Royal Mile or Princes Street. Not really anywhere local to eat or shop.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Emily

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ganesh

Good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

shenda

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Pierre

Tenant nice and willing to help you. Room clean and simple. Breakfast a bit too small. 30min walk to city center. Major black point: no free parking as described when I booked, got a 30£ fine... => 110£ for one night ; a bit too expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

luis, argentina

Buena atención y zona tranquila
Todo muy bien. Atención y cordiales , lugar tranquilo y cerca del centro de la ciudad
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

peter

Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Nice B&B, close to the Royal Mile.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

THIERRY

Très bon accueil.
Accueil chaleureux et sympathique. Le propriétaire est prêt à donner tous conseils nécessaires pour faciliter le séjour. Nous sommes arrivés tard. La clé nous attendait malgré tout. Chambre de 4 personnes assez spacieuse. Petit déjeuners copieux. Un peu en dehors du centre d'Edinburgh mais liaison aisée par bus.

4/10 Poor

Karen

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stench
It was smelling of curry and permeated through the room therefore we did not stay for breakfast.

8/10 Good

Peter